Board of Directors
Board of Directors
We listen and deliver.
We listen and deliver.
Degrees, Certifications and Honors: AAS, Certified Usui Reiki Ryoho Master
Licenses: RDH
Certificates of Completion: IAOM, MyoMentor, Baby Mouth, Toddler Mouth
Airway Practice Focus: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Restorative Breathing, VoiceGym, Breathwork
Karese Laguerre
Karese Laguerre
Karese, like many parents, suffered in silence while her children struggled with the symptoms of undiagnosed sleep and breathing issues. One visit to a pediatric dentist changed the trajectory of their lives. Already a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Karese, trained with Sandra Holtzman, Lois Laynee and Sarah Hornsby to establish her orofacial myology knowledge. With this initial training and numerous others, in a few short years she has not only resolved all her children's issues, but helped hundreds of patients, children and adults alike, discover how great life can be functioning on full. Her private practice, The Myo Spot, is now a leader in the quest for myofunctional therapy awareness and public education. Her latest published book, "Accomplished", delves into how to sleep better, eliminate burnout, and execute goals. Karese's mission is to transform and positively impact as many households as possible through dynamic breath, brain and body work.
Degrees, Certifications and Honors: AAS
Licenses: RDH
Certificates of Completion:
IAOM
AOMT
MYO CIRCLE
MYO Modalities Mastermind
Certified in Buteyko Breathing Method
Sleep Coach (Nick Lambe through the AOMT)
Airway Practice Focus: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Functional Breathing
Sleep Coaching
Becca Rose
When Becca learned about Myofunctional Therapy, the "AH HA" moment happened. She realized that this was the missing piece to some of the symptoms she had experienced in her life. She also sees the same symptoms in her own child who is on an Airway journey of his own. Since then, she has improved many of her own myofunctional and airway concerns.
She has gained significant knowledge and experience by having the great privilege to work as an Associate Myofunctional Therapist for several well-known Myofunctional Therapy Practices since she completed her first course in early 2021. This has allowed for mentorship and collaboration with some of the most respected professionals in the field. Her quest for knowledge and education never ceases! She is honored to be a member of the IAAH Board and is excited to do her part to help move our field in a forward direction.
In addition, she owns her own practice, Myofunctional Pathways, LLC and is a Myofunctional Therapist, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor, Sleep Coach and Registered Dental Hygienist. Since a very young age, Becca has exhibited an interest in oral health and dental topics. She has been in the dental field since 2004.
Degrees, Certifications and Honors: AAS
Licenses: RDH
Certificates of Completion:
Airway Practice Focus: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Lauren Brittan
Lauren Brittan
Lauren graduated from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in 2016. Her interest in MyoFunctional Therapy began after taking a continuing education course. She immediately began to recognize signs of disordered breathing in a number of family members and patients. Although her training in the field is just beginning, she regularly stresses the benefits of MyoFunctional Therapy to patients and clinicians.
Degrees, Certifications and Honors: AAS
Licenses: RDH
Certificates of Completion: Coulson Method of Myofunctional Therapy, TOTs Trained Professional
Airway Practice Focus: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Buteyko Breathing
Degrees, Certifications and Honors: AAS
Licenses: RDH
Certificates of Completion: MyoMentor
Myo Mastermind
Buteyko Breathing
Integrative Breathing
Airway Practice Focus: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Buteyko Breathing
Marie Joles
Public Relations
Marie is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with an associate degree in dental hygiene. She has been working in private dental practices as an RDH for 30 years.
Her pathway to be trained in Orofacial myofunctional therapy began with her youngest child’s orthodontist treatment plan of removing 4 teeth. She trained with Sarah Holtzman Basic to Habituation course and then furthered her knowledge by completing The Breathe Institute Myo Mastermind 9-month course. Marie continues to learn and is currently studying Buteyko Breathing, Rosalba Courtney Integrative Breathing Therapy and becoming a QOM. She is a member of AAPMD, IAOM and IAAH.
Marie is lovingly nicknamed Myo Marie by Dr Elizabeth Dy, a TBI affiliate and founder of Sleep and Breathing Wellness Center, serving all ages in Tampa Florida and surrounding communities. At SBWC we are an airway-centric wellness center with collaborative partners under one roof supporting our client's wellness journey.